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Friday, November 6, 2009

Can't Wait to Start Quilting

A few weeks ago I discovered the blog, Mennonite Girls Can Cook. They have some wonderful recipes! Being a bread lover (love to make it, love to eat it!) I just had to try the No Knead Crusty Italian Bread recipe. I started by mixing it up last evening, then it sits on the counter all night. I got up this morning and finished the rising and baking. It came out absolutely wonderful and it's sooo easy.

If you decide to check out the instructions and give it a try, I'll tell you that I made a few small modifications. I didn't have instant yeast so used 1/2 tsp. regular granulated yeast. I added 2 T. sugar. I used exactly 1 1/2 cups water. I don't have a Dutch oven so used a French White Corning casserole dish 8 1/2 across and 3 1/2 inches deep. It was just the right size.

Isn't it lovely!

Yesterday Zip and I went to Dillsburg to pick up my Baltimore album quilt. I had started this quilt about 10 years ago at a class at the Sewin Place in Chambersburg.. That's where I first met Linda Keller. Then we didn't have contack for several years until we discovered through my son that we were both rug hookers.

Anyhow, it took me 6 years to finish the needle-turned applique blocks and border. Then I put it away, hoping the quilting fairies would by some miracle do the basting together of the top, batting, and backing. Well, I finally found a quilting angel in the form of my friend Esther, who purchased a long-arm quilting machine this past year.

Esther's husband Ray converted their double garage into a fantastic quilting studio. Don't know how I missed getting a picture of the man who did all the work! Ray and Zip are old friends who worked together for years before they both retired. He did a great job making the studio nice and birght with plenty of windows. And look at that floor! WOW!!!

And here is the amazing quilting machine!

A client of Esther's ordered these quilts to give as Christmas presents.

She even has a huge design board on the wall so you can get the full effect of the fabrics. I particularly like the colors in this one.

On the table is a fabric collage of her Great Dane, Princess.

This lovely sewing cabinet was a birthday gift from Ray. Almost makes me want to have more birthdays!

Lots of sewing, cutting, and pressing area!

We had a great time talking about quilts and fabrics. I didn't get a picture of her stash! Darn!!! It was very nice.

We had an enjoyable lunch at T J Rockwell, which is a restaurant beside Ashcomb greenhouse.

This is my quilt! Zip and I took it to the front porch to get the best light, but it's so big (king size) that there isn't any place to spread it all out for a good picture.

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful! Such talent! I love the looks of the bread too - I will have to try it. I understand why you are not getting much hooking done. My black and white is finished!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful week.

Pat... miss you ... hopefully I will see you soon... your quilt is so beautiful.. the prettiest Ive seen in a long time...wow your friends studio is awesome!!! and I love the website mennonite girls can cook Ive been looking at it for some time now!! p.s. can I have a copy of the pic you took of the bread and apples?? that could win a photo contest!!

Pat! The bread!! I love the things you love!! Your blog is def inspiring to me..I read this the other day while things were crazy and i just hopped back on here this morning because i wanted to start my day out looking at that bread and finding that website. Your inspiring me and setting the mood for my day!! Love it!

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About Me

My name is Pat and I am an eccentric old woman!
My husband, Zip, and I live in an 1860's brick farmhouse in rural south-central PA. We are lovers of gardening and cooking, as well as handcrafts. I have been a weaver, spinner, basketmaker, etc. since back in the 1970's I have been rughooking for about fifteen years, usually hooking my own designs. Zip is a flyfisherman and plays the guitar.
Last, but certainly not least, our lives are blessed by the companionship of six delightful cats.

Home is where the cats are...

Deiter, the Big Guy

Isabel "Izzy", shy but feisty

Penny, cute and fearless

Reggie, our teenage wild boy

Tipper, the Grand Dame

Millie, the loveable Wild Child

Cosmic Wizzard rug

Please note that the rug designs shown on my blog are either my own designs or someone else's.

They are copyrighted!

That means that you are not allowed to take them from here and reproduce them without the consent of the designer.

All of us who design rugs for rughooking are very appreciative of your interest in what we create. If you wish to hook one of these designs, please contact me and I will find out where you can purchase the pattern.

Moon and Stars Watermelon rug

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